Alexander Volkanovski reacts to Mauricio Ruffy's KO loss at UFC 331
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 4:49 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Alexander Volkanovski was visibly upset following teammate Mauricio Ruffy's knockout loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331. Ruffy was stopped with back-to-back elbows at 4:56 of the first round. Volkanovski, present in Ruffy's corner, along with Brad Riddell, showed shock at the abrupt finish. This loss marks Ruffy's second defeat in the UFC, impacting his quest for a title. Volkanovski is slated to defend his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 next month in Abu Dhabi.
- •Ruffy lost to Tsarukyan at UFC 331 via knockout.
- •The knockout occurred with just four seconds left in the first round.
- •Ruffy previously trained at Fighting Nerds before joining Volkanovski's camp.
- •Volkanovski will defend his title against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in October.
- 4:49 AMSherdog — Alexander Volkanovski’s raw reaction to Mauricio Ruffy KO goes viral
- 4:49 AMYahoo Sports — Alexander Volkanovski’s raw reaction to Mauricio Ruffy KO goes viral
"Alexander Volkanovski was visibly distraught after teammate Mauricio Ruffy suffered a knockout loss.
"Alexander Volkanovski was visibly distraught after teammate Mauricio Ruffy suffered a knockout loss.
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External links- SherdogSep 21, 2026, 4:49 AMAlexander Volkanovski’s raw reaction to Mauricio Ruffy KO goes viral
Alexander Volkanovski was visibly distraught after teammate Mauricio Ruffy suffered a knockout loss.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 4:49 AMAlexander Volkanovski’s raw reaction to Mauricio Ruffy KO goes viral
Alexander Volkanovski was visibly distraught after teammate Mauricio Ruffy suffered a knockout loss.
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